Dance Night at St Mark's Tennis Club Celebrated
A Tuesday evening function at St Mark's Tennis Club featured stylish dress, good music, and a pretty supper setup. The energetic committee and secretary Mr R H Bartlett were praised as attendees admired a long list of principal costumes worn by Misses Connor, Sandman, Oakes, Bain, Walker, Jones, Mounsey, Knope, Watkins, Oakes, Matthews, Pouliot, Nicholson, Rother, White, Charlton, Rodda, and others, with Mrs Garde and Mrs Richardson among the chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mark's
R. H. Bartlett
Nora Connor
Maracain
Vicux
Ina Sandman
M. Oakes
Grace Bain
Ena Walker
Asia Jones
A. Mounsey
E. Knope
Alma Watkins
Alma Oakes
Ida Matthews
Vera Pouliot
R. A. Garde
H. Richardson
Miss Roach
G. Stewart
Challen
T. W. Fawcett
Alma McGrath
Gertie Thompson
W. T. White
Eileen Thompson
K. McDonald
Concrete Cottages Scheme Approved by State Savings Bank
A new scheme to build concrete cottages with minimal extra cost over wood has been approved by the State Savings Bank. The first Brighton example succeeded and about 26 residences for Harvester Works employees will be built in Hampshire road, Sunshine. Costs range from £650 to £800 with a 10 percent land and building deposit, the rest paid weekly over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings Bank
Brighton
Hampshire Road
Sunshine
Harvester Works
ANZAC Day Memorial Service At Sunshine Gardens
Sunshine held an Anzac Day memorial service with the Harvester Works Pipe Band leading a procession from the Shire Hall to the gardens. Soldiers and Dads were present, the Dads Grass Band performed, and Pipe-Major Maclennan played Flowers of the Forest while Bugler McKenzie sounded the Last Post. Chaplain-Colonel Nye gave the address, reflecting on Gallipoli and its impact on Australian soldiers and the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Harvester Works
Dads
Maclennan
Gallipoli
Phiparia
Hopes Rise as Houses Go Up Near Creek Banks
Prospective brides imagine future homes with gables and palm shade as builders rush to sell blocks near the station. Land fears grow as scores of houses remain to be built and a warning about snakes near the church prompts teachers to caution Sunday school children away from grass and stone walls.
Australian Soldier Discipline and Final Service Highlight
The article discusses how Australian soldiers earned success in later years through steadfast discipline that driven deeds, not rigid form. It notes the fighting line relied on soldiers to perform tasks, a tribute followed by the National Anthem. Rev. M Howie delivered the prayer and Mr. Lo Thompson presided as R.S.S.L.A. president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Howie
Lo Thompson
R.S.S.L.A
Association meeting at Cornwall Road discusses roads and rates
The monthly meeting of the association held last Monday at Cornwall Road elected officers for the year. Members blamed poor footpaths and drainage on Ballarat Road from Duke Street and asked the council to correct these issues. They urged ratepayers to ensure payments by June 10 to appear on the council rate roll, while applauding Mr William Greig for lifelong membership and Mr Wm Cieig’s call for district progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall Road
Ballarat Road
Duke Street
Melon Street
Association
M. BR. Lynch
W. Greig
J. Farnsworth
W. Jones
J. Crothers
Ir. Simpson
J. Bradley
J. Lane
C. Hales
W. Bradford
W. Dempster
Wm. Greig
Wm. Cieig
Social Evening At Braybrook Hall Delights Attendees
A lively Braybrook Hall event last Saturday drew a full house of happy dancers. Mrs. Wallace’s singing pleased the crowd while Miss Joan Munro’s club swinging feat highlighted the night, reflecting credit on her instruction. Refreshments added cheer as attendees departed in good spirits with Dr. Dempster as MC and Mr Mottram at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Hall
Wallace
Joan Munro
Dr. Dempster
Ax M.C
Mr. Mottram
Braybrook Defeats Western Star In 39-Point Football Win
Braybrook football club locals beat Western Star by 39 points amid a lively crowd. Captain Devonport led the side as players voted in the training room. Standout performances came from Sandy Nichol and Billy Hoon with timely dashes and sustained effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Western Star
Devonport
Braybrook Ground
Tommy Mid
Billy Hoon
Billy
Billy Jones
Sheppard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss A. Luke
Hampshire ‘Road
Sunshire
National
Benk
Will
Butchers
Waghorne & Peel
Blair Athol
Sunshine’s Pioneer Guest
Sunshine Motor Garage
Libbis
H. V. M'Kay
R. B. Robertson
Barely ST
Footscray
Footscray Watch Depot
D. P. Griffiths
Nicholson Street
Progress Association
Braybrook Football Club
Sandy Nichol
Cotty
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